Used to secure a rope to a hook, standing part when hauled tight holds the end firmly.

Becket Hitch

For joining a cord to a rope. May be easily made from diagram.

The Fisherman’s Knot

Used for tying silk-worm gut for fishing purposes. It never slips; is easily unloosed by pulling the two short ends.

The two ropes are laid alongside one another, then with each end an overhand knot is made around the standing part of the other. Pull the standing parts to tighten.

Carrick Bend